Aerospace CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Process & NPI

LeoForce; Riverton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical coverage from day one

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off/Holidays

401(k) with company match

Growth & Stability

Hands-On Collaborative Environment

Job summary

LeoForce in Riverton, CT seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace) with 3+ years in CNC; airfoil experience preferred. You will develop processes, quote parts, and collaborate across production to meet tight tolerances. Strong MasterCam/Siemens NX and CAD proficiency required; GD&T mastery essential for high-precision components.

Join a growth-oriented aerospace supplier delivering solutions from prototype to production with lean, Industry 4.0 practices and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a CNC machining or complex precision manufacturing environment; airfoil experience required.
• Proficiency with MasterCam or Siemens NX for programming and process development.
• Strong GD&T, reading drawings, and machining principles.
• Experience in quoting, estimating, and process planning for precision-machined parts.

Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, sequences, tooling, and raw materials for precision-machined components.
• Prepare detailed quotes for complex parts, including time studies and cost analysis.
• Provide process engineering support to production, ensuring detailed and efficient process documentation.
• Apply time standards to machining operations and input routing data into the ERP/database system.
• Develop, optimize, and document CNC machining processes using MasterCam or Siemens NX software.
• Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, CadKey, etc.) to design fixtures, develop process layouts, and create blueprints for internal and vendor use.
• Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality personnel to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and maintain tight tolerances.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Work directly with local vendors for outside processing and ensure quality and delivery expectations are met.

Skills

MasterCam

Siemens NX

GD&T

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CadKey

Job description

LeoForce in Riverton, CT seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace) with 3+ years in CNC; airfoil experience preferred. You will develop processes, quote parts, and collaborate across production to meet tight tolerances. Strong MasterCam/Siemens NX and CAD proficiency required; GD&T mastery essential for high-precision components.

Join a growth-oriented aerospace supplier delivering solutions from prototype to production with lean, Industry 4.0 practices and vendor coordination.